Macungie Man is One of PA's Best AuctioneersChester Geyer placed among the top 10 auctioneers in the state. What a Crazy Way to Run a PartyThe Republican Party should fire the caterer. Take Our Poll: Public Comment at School Board MeetingsThe Easton Area School Board could give the public more time to speak at meetings. What do you think? Local Cyclists Compete in Louisville, KYFour local riders competed at the UCI Masters Cyclocross World Championships Jan. 12-15. Parkland Plan to Sell Ad Space Inside School Buses Hits BumpThe Parkland School Board tabled the bus ad initiative on 5-3 vote at…
Cars Queue Up To Recycle ElectronicsPeople in hundreds of cars waited up to 90 minutes on Saturday morning to recycle old electronics. The event was sponsored by Parkland's GEO club. Former Union Head to Challenge Rep. SimmonsFormer Easton Area teachers union president Kevin Deely announced he will run as a Democrat for the 131st District seat. Township Recreation Programs Begin This WeekYoga and ballroom dance are among the offerings through South Whitehall Parks & Recreation. Bethlehem Ranks in Top Third for Work CommutesThree-quarters of city residents need less than a half-hour to get to …
Gourmet Buffet and Grill Opens in South WhitehallThe all-you-can-eat buffet blends Asian and American cuisine. Profiles in Volunteerism: Junior Firefighter Jimmy SkiboJimmy Skibo is a volunteer junior firefighter with Dewey Fire Company No. 1 in Hellertown. Is the Flu Shot Worth the Risk?Weighing the Risks and Benefits to Getting the Flu Shot Scoreboard: Salisbury Middle School Basketball Team Defeats SolehiSalisbury Middle School girls basketball teams won against Southern Lehigh on Jan. 2 and remain undefeated. Upper Nazareth Fire Department Launches New WebsiteA new website gives Upper …
Bites Nearby: Edible ArrangementsFresh fruit, turned into an art form, becomes an edible, deliverable display. Rave Reviews for Trexlertown GiantPatrons enjoy shopping in the new 74,000 square foot Giant store. Man Rescued from Flipped Car in Lower MilfordMan's car slid, spun, and flipped in Saturday night accident Theft of $2,178 in Valuables Reported from Lower Mac HomeItems were taken over three-day period, police say. Toys Too Hot for Santa's SleighToy trends are manufacturing mixed messages for good little girls and boys. Parkland Won't Start School Early Next Year After AllDistrict …
Dr. Rick Boulay Wins LVMA For Best Classical SoloDr. Rick Boulay, an LVH oncologist and Salisbury Township resident, won the LVMA's award for Best Classical Solo Performance and a song dedicated to Adam Recke won Best Original Song. Closet of Hope Provides Clothes, Housewares to Those in NeedMembers of Macungie Christian Community started Closet of Hope to fill a need for people struggling to get by. Help Name A Park in South WhitehallSouth Whitehall officials are asking residents for recommendations in naming its parks in honor of people who have had an impact on the community and country. …
Winning Cash 5 Ticket Bought in TownshipPennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $325,000 was bought at Bethlehem Township convenience store. Swain To Hold 42nd Annual Holiday House TourSwain Holiday House Tour participants can eat lunch or supper at the school and take the self-guided tour or ride in style to distinctive local homes decorated for the festive season. Police Chief's Contract Set to Expire, No News on What's NextThe contract for Nazareth Police Chief Thomas Trachta is set to expire at the end of 2011, and he's still not sure if he'll have a job come 2012. Police: Man Sold Stolen …
Local Businesses Accepting 'Toys for Tots'Several South Whitehall businesses are drop-off points for the U.S. Marine Corps' popular toy drive. Embattled Salisbury High Football Coach ResignsDays after parents complained to the school board about him, Rob Sawicki quits as head Salisbury High varsity football coach. Macungie Budget Struggle Could Mean Lay-Offs, Cuts in ServicesCouncil will arrive at a proposed budget on Dec. 1. Members agree, "It will be ugly." "Innovative" Teachers Contract Approved at School Board MeetingSolehi teachers union, school board lock in four-year contract with …
Order Pies, Filling from Trexlertown Grange By Nov. 19Trexlertown Community Grange offers homemade holiday goodies Autistic Kids Say Thanks to Salisbury PoliceSalisbury police officers recently spoke about their work to autistic children in a Kidspeace after-school program. Does Our Area Need a Skate Park?Bethlehem's skate park continues to draw tons of local teens. The South Side facility offers them a place to perform tricks and have fun without damaging public property. Salisbury High School PSSA Math Scores Fell Into Warning CategorySalisbury High School's 11th grade math scores did not …
A Saucon Valley 'Snowtober' TaleSpending five days isolated and without power was an experience not soon to be forgotten. Did PPL Do a Good Job? Take Our Poll!A freak October snowstorm resulted in catastrophic power outages that affected most of the Saucon Valley. How would you rate the local power company's response? Don't Forget to Turn Back the ClockGood news. Today, you gain an extra hour. Viewfinder: Autumn Leaves, Winter SnowThe late October snowstorm that caused an historic power outage in the Saucon Valley also produced some breathtaking scenery. Steelworkers Archives Celebrates 10 …
